Research Advisor

ManpowerGroup; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Research Assistant to support generative AI research projects in Menlo Park, CA. This is a full-time contract role involving literature reviews, coding survey data, running research sessions and synthesizing findings for the team.

The ideal candidate has a background in social sciences or HCI, strong communication, and the ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in psychology, sociology, communication, linguistics, political science, HCI, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic research tools.
• Preferred: academic research lab experience, survey piloting, coding qualitative data, and basic programming/statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Moderate both remote and in-person research sessions.
• Conduct literature reviews and research searches.
• Read and synthesize academic articles and reports.
• Code and analyze open-ended survey data, interview transcripts, and qualitative materials.
• Assist with survey writing, piloting, data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Summarize findings and prepare reports or presentations for the research team.
• Provide support on research logistics and project tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Education

B.A./B.S. in psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Research Assistant (Full-Time, Contract, $45–55/hr)

Location: Menlo Park CA

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Research Assistant to support research projects focused on generative AI. The Research Assistant will join a dynamic research team and contribute to qualitative and quantitative studies, including literature reviews, coding survey data, running research sessions, and analyzing findings. This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in social sciences or human-computer interaction who are passionate about research and eager to grow their skills.

Responsibilities:

• Moderate both remote and in-person research sessions.
• Conduct literature reviews and research searches.
• Read and synthesize academic articles and reports.
• Code and analyze open-ended survey data, interview transcripts, and qualitative materials.
• Assist with survey writing, piloting, data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Summarize findings and prepare reports or presentations for the research team.
• Provide support on research logistics and project tasks.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in psychology, sociology, communication, linguistics, political science, HCI, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic research tools.
• Preferred: academic research lab experience, survey piloting, coding qualitative data, and basic programming/statistical skills.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.